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joint
The word centers on the concept of a connection point where two separate entities meet. In physical contexts, it implies both strength (the bond) and flexibility (the ability to move or bend). As an adjective, it conveys collaboration and shared ownership. It is more formal than "shared" in legal or financial contexts (e.g., "joint venture") but neutral in everyday speech. In its slang form, "joint" shifts from a structural connection to a specific location. This usage usually carries a casual, sometimes gritty, or unpretentious connotation—referring to an establishment that is known for a specific thing rather than high-end luxury.
💬Trò chuyện
this burger joint is mid. don't let the reviews fool you.
lmao imagine paying for a meal that tastes like cardboard.
Ý nghĩa
A structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together, allowing some degree of movement.
"The athlete suffered a severe injury to her knee joint."
A point where two things are joined together.
"Check the joints of the pipe for any signs of leaking."
Shared, held, or made by two or more people together.
"They decided to open a joint bank account after getting married."
Slang for a place of business, often a restaurant or bar, or specifically a marijuana cigarette.
"We found a little burger joint on the corner of the street."
To connect or join two or more things together.
"The carpenter used glue to joint the pieces of wood."